Just like Daddy

Here are several pictures of Dean when he was a baby. Waverly looks like him quite a bit! Of course, she looks like her mommy a little bit too. We think she has features from each of us.

Dean - 3 weeks old

Dean - 7 weeks old

Waverly yawns just like daddy!

Dean - 2 months old

Waverly is her daddy's little girl, that's for sure!

A bunny trip...

In preparation for her first big holiday, today Waverly and I went to have her picture taken with the Easter Bunny! It was soooo cute! She was a little sleepy (after a night of fun keeping her mommy awake until 4 AM) so she snoozed right through photo time. She is such a little sweetheart though. The Easter outfit I chose for her is actually the first outfit I bought for her. It is black and white with pink details, and has little rabbits all over it. She's adorable!

Baby Talk

Can you believe it? In just a couple days, our little one will be 1 month old! It's hard to believe that much time has gone by, but the calendar isn't lying. Waverly is almost a month old.

Sleepyhead...

Not long after coming home from the hospital, Waverly started rolling to her side to go to sleep. It just amazed us all that she already could roll that way. Even now, everytime we place her on her back for a nap, she will wiggle and scrunch until she can roll to one side or the other. She is very aware of her surroundings and knows when mommy and daddy aren't napping with her. Just a few days ago, she began reaching for us and grabbing hold to make sure that we don't go anywhere during her rest. Some may say spoiled, but I just say she's well-loved.

Waverly with her Nuk

Waverly already has so much personality. She prefers this brand of pacifier over any other, though she occassionally will use the ones from the hospital still.

Hanging out with Mamaw

Yesterday, Waverly and I stayed with Mamaw Jean for awhile. We had a really nice visit, making cupcakes and chatting it up. Waverly was in a really cheeerful mood, just wiggling and
smiling. We even found some baby pictures of daddy during our visit, so those will be posted soon.

Lovin' my car seat!

Waverly does great in her car seat and in the car. She is usually content with some gentle rocking and then drifts off to dreamland. Its great because she is so portable right now - mommy can get some things done or take a little break.

Last night, Daddy gave Waverly her first bottle. As a breast baby, she hasn't had this exposure before. We are trying to get her to take a bottle for days that mommy can't be right with her all the time, such as when she begins day care. Waverly was NOT happy with this new food venue, but we put forth good effort. For now, she wants what is familiar to her. We'll just keep trying until we find what works for us, all in time.

Otherwise, Waverly can now hold her head up breifly while laying on her tummy and can put her hands together. She can focus on faces now, which is really heartwarming. She hates socks and having her feet covered up, but loves to cuddle with mommy and daddy. I just love to watch her smile. Our little family is doing great!

Tummy Time

Following doctor's orders, we started laying Waverly down on her tummy some each day. Of course, this is supervised by us at all times and if she drifts off to sleep, we roll her over to her back. You can't be too careful with little ones! The doctor said that we need to have her on her tummy to help develop her muscles while it is still instict to turn your head to the side when on your belly. She got that part right away, but just didn't know what to think about laying down this way!

A Lucky Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Today Waverly and I enjoyed a visit from my Aunt Bonnie and Cousin Heather. It was so great to see them for awhile and they just loved on little Waverly.

Aunt Bonnie with Waverly

Cousin Heather playing mommy

We had a busy day with a visit to the Pediatrician's office for Waverly's two week old well-check. She weighed in at 9 pounds 3 ounces! She has also grown taller, measuring at 20 1/4 inches. Our little bundle won't stay little for long. Waverly is still just perfect and healthy. Our pediatrician was Dr. Patrick today. He recommended getting her outdoors every day for a healthy dose of Vitamin D. He also said that we should begin giving her some tummy time every day. I was worried about how little Waverly had eaten the day before, but Dr. Patrick was happy with her weight gain and said that she is getting all the nutrician she needs. We are so thankful that our daughter is healthy and doing well!

Of course, like most newborns, Waverly is not a fan of going to the doctor. She has to get all undressed (sometimes a difficult feat in it's own) and then its cold and mommy can't hold her the whole time the doctor is checking her out. However, she acts like a big girl and only fusses a little bit. She was all decked out for St. Patrick's Day!